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An ancient Chinese therapy called cupping is leaving its mark purple, bruise-like dots on Olympic athletes in Rio.

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS AND KAREN CROUSE

Curcumin, which gives turmeric its bright yellow-orange color, is said to aid digestion and quell inflammation, but whether it really helps remains unproven.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

Many hospitals give probiotics to patients, even though there is little evidence that these so-called beneficial bacteria are safe and effective.

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

Women receiving acupuncture showed some easing of menopausal symptoms, but the effects were no better than that of a sham treatment.

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

A new documentary pulls back the curtain on some of Americas most popular over-the-counter dietary supplements.

Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez was a fascinating figure in the world of cancer, one whose beliefs and treatments have fierce critics but whose insights have shed light on the mysteries of the illness.

By BARRON H. LERNER, M.D.

Like other forms of physical activity, tai chi may be an effective method for helping to reduce the risk of heart disease.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

Melatonin has been shown to be effective in randomized clinical trials, but it may work better for some sleep problems than others.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

A new study has shown that both cognitive behavioral therapy and tai chi may reduce both insomnia and inflammation.

A yearlong federal investigation into the dietary supplement industry has resulted in a crackdown on more than 100 companies accused of selling tainted or misleading products.

By PETER LATTMAN and ANAHAD OCONNOR

Sick people need all sorts of strategies, alongside medical ones, to deal with disease.

By SUSAN GUBAR

More and more doctors agree that such treatment can help ease back pain, and while all doubts have not been swept away, the author gave it a try.

By KATHERINE ELLISON

Banned in several countries, it is sold in the United States despite often lacking correct details on quantity, or anything about side effects.

Surgical patients who listen to music even while they are under general anesthesia have less anxiety and need less pain medication during recovery than those who do not, a large review of studies has found.

Vitamin D supplements may be ineffective in improving bone density or bone strength in postmenopausal women, a clinical trial has found.

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

People with chronic back, neck or joint pain commonly seek acupuncture and chiropractic care for relief, but many dont tell their doctors about it, a new study reports.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

Ethan Nichtern and his father, David, both teach meditation. The practice has shaped their bond through the years.

By ERIC V. COPAGE

More than half of the 22 top-selling probiotic supplements that researchers analyzed contained gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye that is harmful to people with celiac disease.

By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

The Food and Drug Administration sent letters to the makers of eight dietary supplements on Thursday warning them that their products contain a synthetic, amphetaminelike stimulant that medical experts say is potentially dangerous.

By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

Some leading vitamin stores announced that they were pulling from their shelves a group of controversial supplements that may contain the amphetamine-like stimulant BMPEA.

By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

An ancient Chinese therapy called cupping is leaving its mark purple, bruise-like dots on Olympic athletes in Rio.

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS AND KAREN CROUSE

Curcumin, which gives turmeric its bright yellow-orange color, is said to aid digestion and quell inflammation, but whether it really helps remains unproven.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

Many hospitals give probiotics to patients, even though there is little evidence that these so-called beneficial bacteria are safe and effective.

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

Women receiving acupuncture showed some easing of menopausal symptoms, but the effects were no better than that of a sham treatment.

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

A new documentary pulls back the curtain on some of Americas most popular over-the-counter dietary supplements.

Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez was a fascinating figure in the world of cancer, one whose beliefs and treatments have fierce critics but whose insights have shed light on the mysteries of the illness.

By BARRON H. LERNER, M.D.

Like other forms of physical activity, tai chi may be an effective method for helping to reduce the risk of heart disease.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

Melatonin has been shown to be effective in randomized clinical trials, but it may work better for some sleep problems than others.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

A new study has shown that both cognitive behavioral therapy and tai chi may reduce both insomnia and inflammation.

A yearlong federal investigation into the dietary supplement industry has resulted in a crackdown on more than 100 companies accused of selling tainted or misleading products.

By PETER LATTMAN and ANAHAD OCONNOR

Sick people need all sorts of strategies, alongside medical ones, to deal with disease.

By SUSAN GUBAR

More and more doctors agree that such treatment can help ease back pain, and while all doubts have not been swept away, the author gave it a try.

By KATHERINE ELLISON

Banned in several countries, it is sold in the United States despite often lacking correct details on quantity, or anything about side effects.

Surgical patients who listen to music even while they are under general anesthesia have less anxiety and need less pain medication during recovery than those who do not, a large review of studies has found.

Vitamin D supplements may be ineffective in improving bone density or bone strength in postmenopausal women, a clinical trial has found.

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

People with chronic back, neck or joint pain commonly seek acupuncture and chiropractic care for relief, but many dont tell their doctors about it, a new study reports.

By RONI CARYN RABIN

Ethan Nichtern and his father, David, both teach meditation. The practice has shaped their bond through the years.

By ERIC V. COPAGE

More than half of the 22 top-selling probiotic supplements that researchers analyzed contained gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye that is harmful to people with celiac disease.

By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

The Food and Drug Administration sent letters to the makers of eight dietary supplements on Thursday warning them that their products contain a synthetic, amphetaminelike stimulant that medical experts say is potentially dangerous.

By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

Some leading vitamin stores announced that they were pulling from their shelves a group of controversial supplements that may contain the amphetamine-like stimulant BMPEA.

By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

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